Eye and Nose Conditions

Olfactory Epithelium and Viral Damage

• Certain viruses, like the Covid-19 virus, can damage the supporting cells of the olfactory epithelium.
• This damage can lead to a temporary reduction in the function of chemoreceptors in the nose.

Conjunctivitis

• Conjunctivitis is an inflammation of the conjunctiva.
• There are different types of conjunctivitis, including bacterial and viral.

Cataracts

• Cataracts involve the clouding of the lens of the eye.
• This clouding results from the aggregation of proteins within the lens.
• Cataracts are common with aging.